Research Integrity and Peer Review,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 6, 2024
Abstract
Background
Preprints
are
scientific
articles
that
have
not
undergone
the
peer-review
process.
They
allow
latest
evidence
to
be
rapidly
shared,
however
it
is
unclear
whether
they
can
confidently
used
for
decision-making
during
a
public
health
emergency.
This
study
aimed
compare
data
and
quality
of
preprints
released
first
four
months
2022
mpox
outbreak
their
published
versions.
Methods
Eligible
(
n
=
76)
posted
between
May
August
were
identified
through
an
established
literature
database
followed
July
2024
changes
in
publication
status.
Quality
studies
was
assessed
by
two
independent
reviewers
evaluate
quality,
using
validated
tools
available
design
33).
Tools
included
Newcastle-Ottawa
Scale;
Assessment
Diagnostic
Accuracy
Studies
2
(QUADAS-2);
JBI
Critical
Appraisal
Checklists.
The
questions
each
tool
led
overall
assessment
high
(no
concerns
with
design,
conduct,
and/or
analysis),
moderate
(minor
concerns)
or
low
(several
concerns).
Changes
(e.g.
methods,
outcomes,
results)
preprint-published
pairs
60)
one
reviewer
verified
second.
Results
versions
could
evaluated
25
pairs)
mostly
as
quality.
Minimal
no
change
from
preprint
identified:
all
observational
(10/10),
most
case
series
(6/7)
surveillance
analyses
(3/3)
had
while
some
diagnostic
test
accuracy
(3/5)
improved
worsened
scores.
Among
60),
outcomes
often
added
version
(58%)
less
commonly
removed
(18%).
Numerical
results
changed
53%
studies,
these
(22/32)
minor
did
impact
main
conclusions
study.
Conclusions
suggests
minimal
supports
use
preprints,
same
critical
evaluation
on
applied
The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(04), С. 600 - 608
Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2024
Introduction:
Human
Mpox
(formerly
monkeypox)
infection
is
an
emerging
zoonotic
disease
caused
by
the
virus
(MPXV).
We
describe
complete
genome
annotation,
phylogeny,
and
mutational
profile
of
a
novel,
sustained
Clade
I
outbreak
in
city
Kamituga
Eastern
Democratic
Republic
Congo
(DRC).
Methodology:
A
cross-sectional,
observational,
cohort
study
was
performed
among
patients
all
ages
admitted
to
Hospital
with
symptoms
between
late
September
2023
January
2024.
DNA
isolated
from
swabbed
lesions
sequenced
followed
phylogenetic
analysis,
profiling.
Results:
ongoing
Kamituga,
South
Kivu
Province,
Congo.
Whole-genome
sequencing
viral
RNA
samples
revealed,
on
average,
201.5
snps,
28
insertions,
81
deletions,
2
indels,
312.5
total
variants,
158.3
amino
acid
changes,
81.66
intergenic
72.16
synonymous
mutations,
106
missense
41.16
frameshift
3.33
inframe
deletions
across
six
samples.
By
assigning
mutations
at
proteome
level
for
MPXV
sequences,
we
observed
that
seven
proteins,
namely,
C9L
(OPG047),
I4L
(OPG080),
L6R
(OPG105),
A17L
(OPG143),
A25R
(OPG151),
A28L
(OPG153),
B21R
(OPG210)
have
emerged
as
hot
spot
based
consensuses
acids
substitutions.
Based
outcome
found
deletion
D14L
(OPG032)
gene
Following
analysis
whole
assembly,
determined
this
cluster
infections
genetically
distinct
previously
reported
outbreaks,
thus
propose
represents
novel
subgroup
(subgroup
VI)
MPXV.
Conclusions:
Here
report
first
time.
This
presents
oubtreaks,
suggesting
(we
term
VI).
These
findings
underscore
need
vigilance
continued
threats
endemic
regions.
Journal of Infection and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
16(3), С. 332 - 340
Опубликована: Янв. 18, 2023
Viral
outbreaks
still
become
global
health
challenges,
for
instance,
influenza
A
viruses,
Japanese
encephalitis,
Ebola
virus,
Yellow
fever,
and
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2).
Since
7
May
2022,
another
outbreak
of
monkeypox
also
has
been
reported
in
European
countries
the
United
States.
Meanwhile,
virus
is
previously
endemic
only
western
central
parts
Africa.
Monkeypox
a
zoonotic
disease,
although
primary
animal
reservoir
remains
unknown.
This
article
concisely
reviews
its
transmission,
pathogenesis,
clinical
manifestation,
changing
epidemiology
before
during
current
outbreak,
possible
driving
factors
recent
outbreak.
Furthermore,
we
discuss
whether
would
beyond
Even
though
available
data
suggests
that
human-to-human
transmission
currently
happening
unconnected
clusters
exist,
many
efforts
have
made
to
tackle
this
such
as
active
case
detection,
contact
tracing,
isolation,
postexposure
vaccination.
Infectious Microbes & Diseases,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6(2), С. 56 - 64
Опубликована: Май 21, 2024
Abstract
Monkeypox
(Mpox)
has
posed
a
novel
challenge
and
emerged
as
threat
to
global
public
health
since
the
onset
of
its
outbreak
in
2022.
Mpox
is
spreading
throughout
world
both
endemic
non-endemic
countries,
indicating
that
behavior
evolving.
The
prevalence
risk
pandemic
necessitate
better
understanding
virus
replications
interactions
with
host.
Here,
we
attempted
provide
detailed
comprehensive
review
at
molecular
level
from
entry
establishment
successful
infection,
including
attachment
entry,
DNA
replication,
protein
expression
viron
assembly
egress.
This
also
describes
strategies
evade
host
immune
responses
inhibit
apoptosis,
uncovers
underlying
mechanisms
such
subverted
signaling
pathways
cellular
factors
behind
host-viral
interactions.
Deutsches Ärzteblatt international,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 27, 2022
Many
cases
of
monkeypox
have
been
reported
across
Europe
from
early
May
2022
onward.
Initial
publications
suggest
that
nearly
all
the
affected
persons
to
date
men
who
sex
with
(MSM).
Science in One Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
3, С. 100085 - 100085
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Mpox,
formerly
known
as
Monkeypox,
is
a
viral
zoonotic
disease
endemic
to
Central
and
West
Africa
that
has
posed
significant
public
health
challenges
since
its
identification
in
1970.
Despite
decades
of
experience
managing
outbreaks,
the
2022-2024
Mpox
outbreaks
exposed
substantial
gaps
global
preparedness
response,
leading
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
declare
Public
Emergency
International
Concern
(PHEIC)
2022.
The
resurgence
cases
Europe
2022
more
recent
emergence
virulent
clade
Ⅰb
Democratic
Republic
Congo
(DRC)
2024
have
highlighted
critical
need
for
improved
proactive
response
strategies
curb
epidemic.
This
narrative
review
examines
historical
epidemiology
explores
factors
limited
effective
management.
These
include
objective
influences
such
mutations,
transmission
patterns,
environmental
changes
like
deforestation,
well
subjective
factors,
including
delayed
responses,
vaccine
availability,
cessation
smallpox
vaccinations,
inequitable
access
healthcare.
In
particular,
emphasizes
ongoing
disparities
equity,
wealthier
nations
been
able
secure
vaccines
therapeutics
quickly,
while
regions
continue
struggle
with
resources.
also
discusses
how
socio-economic
cultural
combined
weak
infrastructure
inadequate
surveillance
systems,
perpetuate
cycles
outbreak
vulnerable
populations.
Furthermore,
2024,
higher
virulence
mortality
rates
among
children,
particularly
rural
areas,
underscores
urgency
addressing
evolving
epidemiological
landscape
Mpox.
these
challenges,
this
recommends
strengthening
healthcare
infrastructure,
enhancing
ensuring
equitable
treatments,
integrating
management
into
strategies.
Global
collaboration
remains
essential
provide
African
countries
resources
support
needed
manage
prevent
future
effectively.
Without
measures,
world
risks
prolonged
crisis
far-reaching
consequences
both
community.
Clade
1b
of
the
MPox
virus
has
emerged
as
a
highly
virulent
strain,
causing
significant
public
health
challenges
globally.
Initially
endemic
to
Central
Africa,
this
strain
spread
nonendemic
regions,
including
Europe,
Asia,
and
Americas.
With
its
high
transmission
rate
severe
outcomes,
especially
among
vulnerable
populations
like
children,
raised
global
concerns.
The
Africa
Center
for
Disease
Control
Prevention
(CDC)
declared
it
emergency
international
concern.
shows
higher
case
fatality
increased
transmissibility
compared
other
strains.
It
moved
beyond
traditional
zoonotic
widespread
human-to-human
transmission.
variant's
countries
such
Sweden
Thailand
demonstrates
reach.
Public
efforts,
cross-border
coordination,
rapid
response
teams,
awareness
campaigns,
have
been
essential
in
containing
outbreaks.
However,
barriers
limited
resources,
vaccine
shortages,
logistical
conflict-affected
areas
hindered
effective
control,
particularly
low-resource
regions.
severity
highlight
need
cooperation
strengthen
surveillance,
improve
diagnostic
capabilities,
expand
healthcare
infrastructure
affected
areas.
Enhancing
access
vaccines
treatments,
along
with
educating
on
preventive
measures,
will
be
key
controlling
Ongoing
research
monitoring
are
mitigate
future
outbreaks
minimize
virus's
impact.
Viruses,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
14(9), С. 1874 - 1874
Опубликована: Авг. 25, 2022
In
the
late
1970s,
global
vaccination
programs
resulted
in
eradication
of
smallpox.
The
Monkeypox
virus
(MPXV),
which
is
closely
related
to
smallpox-inducing
variola
virus,
was
previously
endemic
only
Sub-Saharan
Africa
but
currently
spreading
worldwide.
Only
older
people
who
have
been
vaccinated
against
smallpox
are
expected
be
sufficiently
protected
poxviruses.
Here
I
will
summarize
current
knowledge
about
disease
caused
by
MPXV
infections,
and
strategies
limit
its
spread.
Mpox
disease,
caused
by
the
monkeypox
virus
(MPXV),
was
recently
classified
as
a
public
health
emergency
of
international
concern
due
to
its
high
lethality
and
pandemic
potential.
MPXV
is
zoonotic
disease
that
emerged
primarily
spread
small
rodents.
Historically,
it
considered
mainly
not
likely
sustain
human-to-human
transmission.
However,
worldwide
outbreak
Clade
IIb
from
2020
2022
ongoing
I
epidemics
in
Democratic
Republic
Congo
surrounding
areas
are
warning
human-adapted
MPXVs
will
continually
arise.
Understanding
viral
genetic
determinants
host
range,
pathogenesis,
immune
evasion
imperative
for
developing
control
strategies
predicting
future
Mpox.
Here,
we
delve
into
genome
detail
genes
involved
this
rodent-borne
human-circulating
virus.
We
compare
gene
content
related
Orthopoxviruses,
which
have
narrow
ranges,
identify
potential
species-specific
pathogenesis
tropism.
In
addition,
cover
key
virulence
factor
differences
distinguish
clade
lineages.
Finally,
dissect
how
genomic
reduction
through
various
molecular
mechanisms,
contributing
generation
novel
lineages
with
increased
human
adaptation.
This
review
aims
highlight
defines
species,
clades,
culminated
being
elevated
national
concern.